Monday, March 8, 2010

Somali Halwa



8 cups of water
1 lb granulated sugar
1 lb light brown sugar
1 cup cornstarch
1 cup ghee/oil
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoon of ground cardamom
Pinch saffron powder
Directions:
Bring the sugar and the water to boil.
Mix cornstarch, saffron and half of cup water, allow it to dissolve.
Add the cornstarch to the mixture.
Cook the mixture over medium heat while stirring.
As the mixture turns thick, start adding oil. This might take about an hour.
Continue adding oil when it sticks to the bottom of the pan.
Keep stirring until the mixture gets separated.
When it starts to form like a big ball and it leaves the sides of the pan add cardamom and nutmeg.
Put the halwad on a baking sheet.
Let it cool.

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